Joseph Holmes, PT, DPT, FNCP, CDN Every few years a group of expert physical therapists gather together to review the latest evidence-based research on a given area. The expert group reviews the quality of published research and discusses the best and worst strategies...

by Logan Swisher, PT, DPT What is subacromial impingement syndrome? Subacromial shoulder pain (SSP) is the clinical presentation of pain and/or impairment of shoulder movement and function, usually experienced during shoulder elevation and external rotation. There are...

by Joseph Holmes, PT, DPT, CDN, FNCP Introduction For most of time it has been thought that increased pain levels lead to poor sleep, but the total body of research over the past decade is beginning to indicate increased pain and poor sleep is a bidirectional...

by Gabrielle Herman, PT, DPT, CMPT Introduction Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) or low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is the application of laser light to a pathologic tissue or condition by a means of a low-powered laser and/or light emitting diodes. PBMT causes a...

by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Lumbar Flexion-Based Program Low back pain is the most common condition treated by physical therapists. Research shows that progressive endurance and fitness exercises are helpful to reduce pain and increase function in...

by Gabrielle Herman, PT, DPT, CMPT Introduction Skeletal muscle mass is a crucial factor for health, longevity, and maintaining the ability to complete activities of daily living, ambulate, and avoid falls. Muscle quantity and quality also directly impacts individuals...

by Lisa Jerry, SPT Introduction Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries for physically active individuals, occurring when the ankle rolls or gives out during activity. An ankle sprain can involve tearing of some or much of the ligament fibers of the...

by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Introduction For athletes, post-exercise cold therapy is a widely accepted recovery modality to decrease muscle soreness and muscle swelling, and facilitate a speedier recovery. Cold-water immersion (CWI) and partial-body...

by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Introduction In the days following unaccustomed or intense training or competition, athletes often experience dull, aching pain, stiffness, and loss of muscle strength that can last for up to 5-7 days. This phenomenon is...

by Kayla Coad, PT, DPT Arnica montana is a plant native to the Siberian mountains and Central Europe. This plant has homeopathic uses to treat symptoms caused by many inflammatory conditions. Evidence suggest that Arnica montana could be an alternative to...